AN appeal has been made for witnesses following a three-car smash last night.

The A77 at Bogend Toll near Kilmarnock, was closed after the incident around 8.20pm last night.

Police said a person had been hit by a car, with emergency services racing to the scene near the Bellfield Interchange.

The incident, according to Traffic Scotland, happened on the northbound carriageway.

Traffic Scotland tweeted last night: “A77 N/B at Bogend Toll closed due to a serious RTC at Bellfield Interchange.”

Officers are understood to still be at the scene, and they have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact 101.